IKA Stainless Steel Bath IB 12 pro, 12 Litre, with Bath Drain, 4577500
€559.50
% Manufacturer's RRP: €746.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Size M stainless steel bath with 12 litre volume
- Designed for working temperatures up to 200 °C
- Integrated bath drain for easy liquid change
- Compact external dimensions 461 x 354 x 195 mm
- Designed for use with IKA immersion circulators of the IC/ICC series
Product information "IKA Stainless Steel Bath IB 12 pro, 12 Litre, with Bath Drain, 4577500"
Positioned between the compact IB 9 pro and the large-volume IB 20 pro, the IKA stainless steel bath IB 12 pro (MPN 4577500) is a size M bath with a volume of 12 litres. Like the other stainless steel baths of the pro series, it is approved for temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius and has a bath drain, which makes changing the bath liquid considerably easier. It therefore covers exactly the gap between compact single-vessel applications and large-volume multiple batches, without having to buy an oversized bath for medium-sized batches. For laboratory workstations with a limited budget where several vessels nevertheless occasionally need to be temperature-controlled at the same time, this is often the most economical choice within the stainless steel series.
Size M stainless steel for the mid-range volume
With internal dimensions of 317 x 292 x 150 millimetres and external dimensions of 461 x 354 x 195 millimetres, the IB 12 pro offers more space than the compact IB 9 pro, but takes up considerably less floor space than the large IB 20 pro. For many applications where neither a very small nor a particularly large bath is suitable, for example when temperature-controlling two to four medium-sized vessels at the same time, size M is a practical middle way that fits on most laboratory workstations without major changes. A bath of this size can also still be handled by a single person when moving it between different workstations, which is no longer readily possible with the larger models of the series.
Up to 200 degrees Celsius thanks to the stainless steel version
The stainless steel version allows working temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius and thus a considerably wider temperature window than the plastic baths of the eco series, which are limited to 100 degrees Celsius and pure water as the bath medium. The IB 12 pro is therefore also suitable for applications with oil baths or other high-temperature media where water as the bath liquid is no longer an option. Anyone who regularly switches between aqueous applications below 100 degrees and high-temperature applications is on the safe side from the outset with this stainless steel version, instead of having to switch to a second bath for the higher temperature range later.
Bath drain for easy liquid change
The integrated bath drain on the IB 12 pro makes it possible to drain the bath liquid in a controlled way, without having to lift or tip out the entire bath. This saves time when changing the bath medium regularly and reduces the risk of accidentally spilling hot liquid when pouring it out, a practical safety aspect particularly at the higher temperatures for which the bath is designed. With frequently changing applications, for example between water and oil baths, this drain option pays off several times a day in everyday laboratory work, as cleaning the bath after each change takes considerably less time than with a version without a drain.
Placement in the IKA IB series
Within the pro series, the IB 12 pro is the middle size between the compact IB 9 pro with 9 litres and the large-volume IB 20 pro with 20 litres. All three stainless steel baths share the same maximum working temperature of 200 degrees Celsius and the bath drain, but differ clearly in footprint and volume. Anyone who is unsure which size suits their own application is rarely fundamentally wrong with the IB 12 pro as the middle option, as it offers enough room both for individual larger vessels and for smaller series of two to three samples.
Typical applications
As a mid-sized, versatile stainless steel bath with high temperature resistance, the IB 12 pro is suitable, among other things, for:
- Temperature control of several medium-sized vessels at the same time in solubility or stability studies
- Oil baths for applications above the boiling point of water where plastic baths are not an option
- Calibration baths for thermometers and temperature sensors in the medium to high temperature range up to 200 degrees Celsius
- Laboratory workstations where the bath liquid is changed regularly between different liquids
- Additional bath at existing workstations with an immersion circulator already in place
Technical details
| Bath type | Open stainless steel bath (accessory for immersion circulators) |
| Size | M |
| Volume | 12 l |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Max. working temperature | 200 °C |
| Bath drain | Yes |
| Internal dimensions | 317 x 292 x 150 mm |
| External dimensions | 461 x 354 x 195 mm |
| Net weight (dealer information) | approx. 5.72 kg |
Scope of delivery
- 1 x IKA stainless steel bath IB 12 pro (MPN 4577500)
Individual requirements & procurement service
The IB 12 pro requires an IKA immersion circulator for operation, which takes care of heating and circulation. Suitable circulators of the IC and ICC series and further accessories are available through our procurement service.